by MBC News | May 14, 2022
The Chief of the Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation (PBCN) is responding to a decision by the nation’s Elders Council removing her from office. In a two page statement posted on Facebook, Karen Bird said the Elders Council recently made the decision to remove her from...
by MBC News | May 13, 2022
By Julia Peterson, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter At their regular clinic and health centre visits, young children in northern Saskatchewan can get their shots, a check-up — and a brand new book to take home and read with their family. The Babies, Books and...
by MBC News | May 13, 2022
By Michael Oleksyn, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Saskatchewan Rivers School Division has issued a standing offer to the Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) making available school division facilities. The gesture comes after the Senator Allen Bird Memorial...
by MBC News | May 13, 2022
The Vatican says Pope Francis will be making three stops in his upcoming trip to Canada. The pope will be stopping in Edmonton, Quebec City, and Iqaluit for his trip scheduled from July 24 to 29. The visit comes after Pope Francis made a historic apology last month...
by MBC News | May 12, 2022
UPDATE: New court documents say the charges against Chief Darcy Bear have been stayed meaning he can be found neither guilty nor innocent of the charges. A statement from Bear’s lawyer says the Whitecap Dakota Chief has always maintained his innocense and he is...
by Joel Willick | May 12, 2022
The provincial government is providing funding to the Saskatoon Tribal Council to keep their emergency wellness centre open for at least another year. The STC opened the shelter on December 15 to help some of the city’s homeless population find shelter during...
by MBC News | May 12, 2022
A Commission examining federal electoral boundaries is proposing changes to the largest landmass constituency in Saskatchewan. Desnethe-Missinippi-Churchill River encompasses 54 percent of the province or approximately 343,000 square kilometers. “Having regard for the...
by MBC News | May 12, 2022
Work is underway to repair highways in the north recently damaged by water. David Horth, director of communications at the Saskatchewan Ministry of Highways explained as of Wednesday afternoon Highway 905 was open but added crews will be working on the road in the...
by MBC News | May 11, 2022
UPDATE: RCMP say Keith McCallum has been arrested. Deschambault Lake RCMP are on the lookout for a man who escaped custody last week. Mounties say Keith McCallum fled from a police escort while he was at court on a number of other charges this past Wednesday May 4th.....
by MBC News | May 11, 2022
By Julia Peterson, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Remote communities and mining operations in northern Saskatchewan depend on truckers to deliver essential supplies. But this week, a series of washouts on northern Saskatchewan highways has left some drivers...
